Since its inception in 1936,
this puja involves a number of noted celebrities including educationists, writers, singers
and politicians. Since 1993, this puja is pulling a millions of spectators every year.

The mandap is a major
attraction of this puja. In 1993 it was a replica of the Art Institute of Chicago --
Parliament of Religions. The 1994 witnessed the replica of the Senate Hall where portraits
of five eminent scientists were exhibited with due dignity in their birth centenary.

In 1995 it was the famous
Lotus Temple of New Delhi. The year 1996 recalled Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth
centenary through the replica of the famous warship Kamatamaru.

The idol of Maa Durga is
unique too. It's a superb combination of modernisation and cultural heritage of India with
artistic touches of eminent sculptor Shri Aloke Sen.